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There are often limited company business expenses that go unclaimed, which means you could end up paying more tax than you need to.
From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we've a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.
As a sole trader, your business will naturally incur running costs. The good news is that many of these running costs can be claimed as business expenses,
How do you find work to get the ball rolling as a consultant, and continue to get the kind of clients that will keep inviting you back?
As a freelance consultant, you’re now the master of your trade, as well as the master of your own destiny. Here's what you need to know to get started!
Did you know that in many circumstances employees now have the right to take time off work to deal with an emergency involving someone who depends on them?
As a plumber, you can claim tools and business equipment back as an expense, but how do you what you can and can't claim?
Using these advisory fuel rates, you can calculate what percentage of the business mileage rate applies to fuel and calculate the VAT on that element.
We take a closer look at the differences between unsecured and secured business loans, to help you decide which may be better suited to your business.
Whether you're a freelancer, contractor or employee, you're still protected to a variety of workers rights. Our guide explores the law around this.
Anyone who is defined as a 'worker' is entitled to a selection of workers rights. We look at the minim wage, overtime, equal pay and unpaid experience.
IR35 changes due in April 2020 will have a significant impact on recruiters, both at employment agencies or in-house. We've got all the changes covered.
The government’s reform of IR35 rules is forcing many contractors operating personal service companies to review their options.
This bumper article gives practical tips and advice on how to develop from a freelance newbie into a freelance veteran.
New IR35 rules will affect any contractors working through a Personal Service Company, Recruitment Agencies, and all Large and Medium-sized end clients.
Crunch are excited to reveal the latest improvements to our online accounting software and introduce our new platform - Ada, in honour of Ada Lovelace!
Here's how to make sure you're paying the right amount of tax when deciding to freelance on the side, and how to stay in HMRC's good books!
Toby Osbourn went self-employed in order to take control of his own financial security. Backed by a strong support network, the gamble has paid off Toby and his business Tosbourn Ltd.
Self-employed and struggling to get a mortgage? We share insider tips that will increase your chances of securing a mortgage.
We're proud to accept awards from the British Accountancy Awards and the Accounting Excellence Awards for Mid Tier and Large Firm of the Year 2019!
HMRC's recent IR35 email campaign to GSK clients has raised a few eyebrows - but what should you do if HMRC ask for proof of your employment status?
We don’t expect there to be many rule changes affecting Crunch clients if there's a no-deal Brexit - unless you trade with customers in the EU. Learn more.
We've collated a selection of free tools and resources for you to help make running your business a breeze. With everything from software to templates you can work out your take home pay, chase that unpaid invoice and calculate your IR35.
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